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What is a Template?

A Template contains the file processing instructions in JSON. It will be safely encrypted after saving. Templates are the recommended way to integrate with Transloadit.

Please keep in mind that we store files for only 24 hours after they were created. To persist your files, please use one of our file export robots.

See also:

Can I use the Community plan for more than one month? Can I have my own upload progress bar? Can Transloadit host my files?